YAMUNA RIVER
Delhi's new Yamuna cruise can accommodate up to 30 passengers per ride and features bio-toilets, covering a 4-5 km stretch between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur in 40 minutes; check ticket prices, route and other details
Delhi latest news: Delhi has inaugurated a new cruise service on the Yamuna, aimed at boosting local tourism. This service runs between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur, accommodating 30 passengers per ride. Tickets are priced at Rs 500 and can be purchased online. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta believes this initiative will enhance recreational activities for families. The project is part of a broader effort by the government to promote river tourism.
'Special experience for Delhiites': CM Rekha Gupta inspects Namo Yamuna River Safari ahead of soft launch
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, accompanied by Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra, inspected the capital's first-ever 'Namo Yamuna River Safari' on Sunday ahead of its proposed soft launch before the Chhath festival, describing the project as a new experience for residents and a potential family picnic destination.
Bhai Dooj 2026 Date: When Is Bhai Dooj? Check November 11 Tilak Muhurat, Dwitiya Tithi, Puja Vidhi and Significance
Bhai Dooj 2026 will be celebrated on November 11, Wednesday, following Diwali festivities. Check Bhai Dooj shubh tilak muhurat, Dwitiya Tithi timings, puja vidhi, religious significance, regional celebrations and the legendary story of Lord Yama and Goddess Yamuna.
Yamuna's first recreational cruise to begin Tuesday
A recreational cruise service will begin on the Sonia Vihar-Jagatpur stretch of the Yamuna river. This initiative aims to enhance river-based tourism within the National Capital Region. Electric-powered cruise vessels will showcase clean and sustainable mobility along the waterways. The cruise service development involves multiple authorities, including the Inland Waterways Authority of India and the Delhi Development Authority.
Bhai Dooj 2026 date and time: When is Bhaiya Dooj? Check shubh muhurat, tilak timings, puja rituals and the story of Lord Yama and Yamuna
Bhai Dooj 2026 date and time: Bhai Dooj 2026 will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 11, marking the special bond between brothers and sisters. According to Drik Panchang, the Bhai Dooj Aparahna Puja Muhurat will be observed from 1:30 pm to 3:46 pm, while the Dwitiya Tithi begins at 2:00 pm on November 10 and ends at 3:53 pm on November 11. Also known as Bhaiya Dooj, Bhau Beej and Yama Dwitiya, the festival is celebrated with tilak, aarti, prayers and the exchange of gifts.
Bhai Dooj 2026 date & time: Is it on November 10 or 11? Check 2-hour-16-minute shubh muhurat, exact tilak timings, puja rituals & legend behind the festival
Bhai Dooj 2026 Date: Bhai Dooj will be celebrated on November 11, 2026, marking the bond between brothers and sisters. Check the auspicious Aparahna puja muhurat, Dwitiya Tithi timings, rituals and religious significance of the festival, also known as Yama Dwitiya.
Keralam to form special committee with trade union representatives on labour codes; report due in 10 days
Keralam government is forming a special committee that will include trade union representatives to review Labour Codes. This committee will submit recommendations within ten days regarding the state's rules implementation. Chief Minister V D Satheesan emphasized the need for protecting workers' interests during the meeting. All trade unions will be invited to provide their suggestions for amendments to the draft prepared in 2021.
Amit Shah launches projects worth Rs 8,941 crore for Delhi Yamuna river cleaning
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated projects aimed at cleaning the Yamuna river, including a sewage treatment plant. The projects, worth Rs 8,941, also include decentralized sewage treatment plants and new sewer lines. Shah emphasized the importance of these initiatives for wastewater treatment and drinking water. He stated that more than 40% of the goal for cleaning the Yamuna has been achieved so far.
Bittu Tabahi cleans Gurugram after Delhi’s Yamuna: 2,435 Kg waste removed from Khedki Daula, Noida the final stop of #CleanWithBittu drive
Surendra Singh Choudhry, also known as Bittu Tabahi, spearheaded an environmental cleanup initiative starting on World Cleanup Day. This campaign focused on eliminating waste from public areas across Delhi, Gurugram, and Noida. A remarkable 585 kg of trash was retrieved from the Yamuna in Delhi, and an impressive 2,435 kg was collected at Khedki Daula in Gurugram. This effort highlighted the detrimental effects of plastic pollution on local wildlife.
Bittu Tabahi cleans Delhi's Yamuna after Ajnar River in Madhya Pradesh: 585 kg waste cleared in 4.5 hours; watch video
Bittu Tabahi on Sunday took the initative of cleaning Yamuna River in Delhi. He started his cleanliness drive from Ajnar River in Madhya Pradesh. In Delhi he took up 3 days for his drive. After cleaning Yamuna River in Delhi which was his first stop, his next stop was Gurugram’s Kherki Daula. Many people on Sunday came to support him and make the drive a successful one. I almost 4.5 hours he managed to clean 585 kg of waste.
Yamuna water enters parts of Delhi, leading to severe waterlogging
Delhi faces challenges with waterlogging and potential flooding. The Yamuna River overflows, impacting areas like Loha Pul and Kashmere Gate. Water enters Monastery Market and Civil Lines, submerging vehicles. People in low-lying areas are relocated. Relief camps near Mayur Vihar are also flooded. Shopkeepers in Monastery market are taking precautions. The old Yamuna Bridge is closed for traffic.
Key Delhi, Central govt figures put heads together to find a way to save Yamuna river
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting addressing the Yamuna River's pollution crisis, emphasizing collaborative strategies among Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. Key initiatives include boosting STP capacity to 1500 MGD by 2028, regulating industrial discharge, and managing dairy waste.
Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting on Yamuna Rejuvenation with Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
Union Home Minister Amit Shah convened a high-level meeting with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and other officials to discuss the rejuvenation of the Yamuna River. A comprehensive 45-point action plan, backed by a Rs 9,000 crore budget, aims to enhance water infrastructure, upgrade sewerage networks, and rejuvenate the polluted river by next year.
Delhi: 45-point action plan to rejuvenate Yamuna River
Under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi Jal Board has launched a Rs 9,000 crore, 45-point action plan to overhaul Delhi's water infrastructure and rejuvenate the Yamuna River. The initiative, targeted for completion next year, includes upgrading sewerage, enhancing tanker transparency, and intensive pollution monitoring.
We will support BJP's Yamuna cleanup plan so they can take a dip: AAP's Anil Jha
AAP's winning candidate from the Kirari Assembly constituency, Anil Jha, stated that he intends to play a constructive role in the opposition while supporting initiatives that benefit the public, particularly the BJP's pledge to clean the Yamuna River, and holding the party accountable for its promises.
Reason behind poisonous water and air is AAP's poisonous politics: Shehzad Poonawalla
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Delhi's AAP government, blaming Arvind Kejriwal's 'poisonous politics' for the toxic state of the Yamuna River and Delhi's poor air quality. He accused the AAP of misusing funds allocated for Yamuna cleaning on advertisements. Union Minister Harsh Malhotra echoed these claims, highlighting corruption and environmental neglect. Delhi's AQI is currently at a 'Poor' level, making breathing difficult.
Delhi HC orders removal of encroachment, illegal constructions near Yamuna
The Delhi High Court has instructed the DDA vice-chairperson to eliminate encroachments and unauthorized constructions on the Yamuna river bank, bed, and drains, appointing them as the nodal officer to coordinate with various agencies. The order, issued on July 8, followed a petition seeking the removal of illegal structures near Shaheen Bagh and measures to prevent future encroachments.
Atishi urges Haryana government to release water in Yamuna river
Delhi Water Minister Atishi visited Wazirabad barrage, urging Haryana to release water into the Yamuna river. Atishi highlighted the importance of water supply to treatment plants in Chandrawal, Okhla, and Wazirabad. She emphasized the critical need for water to ensure these plants operate efficiently, appealing to Haryana to address Delhi's water concerns.
Entry and exit at Yamuna Bank Metro Station open now: DMRC
On July 13, the entry and exit at the Yamuna Bank Metro station were temporarily closed due to the rising water level of the Yamuna River. The swollen Yamuna has crossed the danger mark, breaching the all-time record of 1978, flooding low-lying areas near the banks.
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